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The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.
Two A Level Passes at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include, Art, Design, English, Maths);
a Pass Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;
Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design;
Pass at UAL Extended Diploma;
an Access Diploma or 64 tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
64 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 160 old UCAS tariff points) from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;
or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma;
and three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4.
Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements .
APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional reference
OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
Introduction
BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear provides graduates with the necessary combination of creative, technical, intellectual and communication skills needed to be successful within the competitive field of womenswear fashion design.
What to expect
The course is structured to ensure that students have a strong foundation of core skills in design and realisation and in fashion theory. Through a series of challenging projects, students will be enabled to question, test and redefine their approaches.
Projects set out to encourage experimentation, critical thinking and independence. By the end of the course, students will have developed their own individual aesthetic and design identity and will be able to communicate this through a strong and unified body of work.
Studio practice will be underpinned by a strong theoretical understanding so that students are able to communicate the concepts, motives and values of their studio practice. This prepares students for professional life and for postgraduate study.
The course allows collaborative work with peers from different backgrounds to share experiences.
By the time students finish the course, they will be fully equipped to succeed as a creative designer in the challenging international field of womenswear.
Work experience opportunities
Students will be given the opportunity to undertake a short work experience placement during their second year of study. This provides increased industry awareness as well as crucial experience and valuable contacts within the industry.
Mode of study
BA (Hons) Design and Technology: Womenswear runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 30 weeks.
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All of our undergraduate courses offer career development, so that you become a creative thinker, making effective contributions to your relevant sector of the fashion industry.
LCF offers students the opportunity to develop Personal and Professional Development (PPD) skills while studying through:
Graduates who wish to continue their education at postgraduate level can progress to suitable courses within the College, the University or elsewhere.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
